DMC x Emily June Worthy - PAT1935 - Downloadable PDF

DMC x Emily June Worthy – Free Embroidery Pattern (PAT1935)

The DMC x Emily June Worthy pattern (PAT1935) is a free downloadable PDF embroidery design created through a collaboration between DMC and designer Emily June. Released as part of the DMC Library collection, this intermediate-level project invites embroiderers to stitch a decorative design titled Worthy, combining artistic illustration with traditional hand embroidery techniques. The pattern is available at no cost and is supported by a full colour guide and technical chart spread across the PDF pages.

About the Design

The Worthy design is a hand embroidery pattern reflecting the illustrative and expressive style characteristic of Emily June's collaborative work with DMC. The pattern includes a detailed colour guide / diagramme en couleur and a technical chart / diagramme to help stitchers accurately reproduce the design. The colour guide references a wide range of DMC thread colours, each identified by alphanumeric codes such as F1, C3, B6, C5, D2, D4, D5, G3, E9, D6, B2, G10, B4, D9, C10, B8, B1, G5, A7, E7, and more, allowing for a rich, multi-toned finished piece.

Techniques Used

As an intermediate embroidery pattern, Worthy is suited to stitchers who have moved beyond the basics and are comfortable working with multiple thread colours and a variety of hand embroidery stitches. Intermediate-level DMC designs of this type typically incorporate a combination of the following techniques:

• Surface embroidery – stitching directly onto fabric to build up colour, texture, and detail
• Colour blending – using multiple DMC thread shades in close proximity to create depth and dimension
• Outlining and fill work – combining linear stitches for definition with broader stitches for solid areas of colour
• Following a technical chart – reading and interpreting a diagramme to place stitches accurately within the design

Stitches Used

While the PDF does not enumerate every individual stitch by name in the extracted content, intermediate DMC embroidery patterns in the DMC Library collection at this level commonly feature stitches such as:

• Backstitch – for clean outlines and fine detail work
• Satin stitch – for smooth, filled areas of solid colour
• French knots – for texture and decorative detail
• Split stitch – for curved lines and subtle shading
• Stem stitch – for flowing linear elements

Stitchers should refer to the technical chart included in the PDF for stitch placement guidance specific to the Worthy design.

Materials Required

This pattern is designed to be worked with DMC embroidery floss, the brand's signature 6-strand divisible cotton thread, which is available in hundreds of colours. The specific shades required are listed in the colour guide within the PDF using DMC's alphanumeric colour coding system. In addition to DMC threads, stitchers will typically need:

• Embroidery fabric – such as evenweave, linen, or cotton fabric suitable for surface embroidery
• Embroidery needles – sharp or crewel needles in a size appropriate for the chosen fabric and thread weight
• Embroidery hoop or frame – to keep the fabric taut and even while stitching
• Scissors – small, sharp embroidery scissors for precise thread cutting

Pattern Format and Accessibility

The DMC x Emily June Worthy pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible after download with no shipping required. It is offered completely free of charge as part of DMC's commitment to supporting the global embroidery community. The PDF spans multiple pages and includes both the colour guide and the technical chart to ensure stitchers have all the reference